MOHAMED OMAR AHMED
محمد عمر أحمد
About
I am Prof. Dr. Mohamed Omar Ahmed, a researcher and professor specializing in Islamic Jurisprudence (Fiqh) and its Foundations (Usul al-Fiqh), holding a Ph.D. from the Islamic University of Minnesota. I have academic and teaching experience spanning over two decades in traditional mosque study circles and university institutions. I have held several leadership and academic positions, including Dean and Vice Dean of the Faculty of Sharia, in addition to founding Al-Khairat Institute for Sharia and Quranic Studies.
Work Experience
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2008 - 2026
Teacher
Al-Ansar Secondary Institute
Teaching Islamic studies and Arabic language to secondary school students, developing curricula and lesson plans, evaluating academic performance, and supervising educational and extracurricular activities at the institute
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2008 - 2026
Teacher
Ibn Kathir Secondary School
Teaching academic subjects, designing and developing exams and term assessments, monitoring students' academic progress, and providing educational and behavioral guidance within the school
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- Present
Dean
Lower Shebelle University - Merca
Managing the affairs of the Faculty of Sharia, supervising curricula and academic program development, overseeing faculty members and academic performance, and directing the educational and administrative policies of the faculty
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- Present
Deputy Dean
Al-Maarefa University
Assisting the Dean in managing academic and administrative affairs, supervising the development of educational programs and curricula for the Faculty of Sharia, and monitoring student and faculty affairs to ensure high academic quality
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- Present
Lecturer
Lower Shebelle University - Merca
Teaching courses in Islamic jurisprudence (Fiqh), its foundations, and Sharia sciences to undergraduate students, preparing lectures and academic curricula, supervising student research and activities, and evaluating students' academic performance
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- Present
Lecturer
University of the Quran
Teaching courses in Quranic sciences and Islamic studies to undergraduate students, delivering specialized academic lectures, designing course syllabi, and evaluating and guiding students in research and Quranic activities
Education
- 2026 Ph.D - Sharia and Law - Jurisprudence and its Fundamentals Islamic University of Minnesota
- Master’s in Education
- 2015 Fiqh Islamic Jurisprudence Lower Shebelle University - Merca
- 2024 Higher Diploma in Education Dar Al-Hikma University
Skills
- Teaching Sharia Sciences
- Arabic Language Sciences (Grammar, Morphology, Rhetoric)
- Scholarly Authorizations (Ijazat) in Texts and Books
- Islamic Academic Research
- Educational and Academic Management
- Curriculum Design and Development
- Founding and Managing Educational Institutes
- Academic Lecturing and Public Speaking
- Student Counseling and Guidance
- Managing Academic Teams
Languages
- Arabic Language Native
Certifications & Courses
- Arabic Grammar from Al-Ajrumiyyah to Alfiyyah Ibn Malik Al-Rahma Mosque - Merka City
- Morphology, Rhetoric, Logic, and Prosody Al-Azhar Mosque - Merka City
- Islamic Jurisprudence from Safinat al-Naja to Al-Irshad Al-Azhar Mosque - Merka City
- Hadith Sciences from Al-Arba'in Al-Nawawiyyah to the Six Books Al-Iman Mosque - Merka City
- Tafseer and its Sciences Noor Al-Ain Mosque - Merka City
- Seerah, Shamail, and Books of Asceticism Abu Ayyub al-Ansari Mosque - Merka City
